How to complete a middle-distance as your first-ever triathlon
Want to skip sprints and Olympic-distance triathlons and go straight for a middle-distance? Here’s all the advice you need to make the leap…
Long distance
How to fuel the Ironman
Timing is key when feeling and hydrating for and during a long-distance race. Here, James Witts explains when and what to eat and drink during an Ironman…
How to train and prepare for your first Ironman swim
Top triathletes Josh Amberger, Michelle Vesterby and Adam Bowden explain how to successfully train and prepare for your first Ironman swim
Jeffing: What it is and how to try it
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
What is an Ironman?
We’ve all heard of Ironman, but what exactly is it? Here are the distances, race format and what exactly you will need to do to complete an Ironman.
How to become an Ironman age-group champion
Age-grouper and full-time insurance broker Brian Fogarty memorably won Ironman UK in 2019. Here his tri coach Matt Bottrill shares the secrets behind Brian’s phenomenal performance…
How Kristian Blummenfelt plans to win Kona
Long-course racing records are not only being broken but obliterated on a regular basis. And it’s one nation – and one man – in particular that’s winning the speed wars. We speak to the scientist who’s making Kristian Blummenfelt fly…
10 tips to conquer any long-course triathlon
What exactly does it take to complete a long-distance triathlon? Here we speak to a group of age-groupers who recently took on Ironman Wales and share their top 10 most important lessons learnt…
How to qualify for Kona: seven steps to follow
Got your sights on getting to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii? Here’s our seven-step guide to securing a Kona slot…
How much does it cost to race Kona?
Got your eye on qualifying for the Ironman World Championships, but wondering how much it would actually cost to do the race? Matt Baird does the sums
David McNamee shares his key Zwift sessions for Kona
Britain’s most successful male triathlete in Kona gives us the indoor sessions he relies on to help him reach the Ironman World Championship podium
Can you train for a 70.3 on just one workout a day?
Planning to race a middle-distance triathlon but short on time? Coach Philip Hatzis explains whether or not it’s possible to train for a 70.3 on just one session a day
Are gut bacteria the secret to qualifying for Kona?
Researchers are looking for competitors at the 2022 Ironman World Championship to take part in a study that will investigate the role the gut microbiome plays in endurance performance
Did you know…? 7 quirky facts about Challenge Roth
This weekend one of the most famous triathlons in the world takes place, Challenge Roth. And to celebrate, here are seven quirky facts about Roth that you perhaps didn’t know…
10 lessons you can learn from the Ironman World Champs
The elite racers thrilled and inspired in equal measure at the Ironman Worlds in St George. But what can age-groupers glean from the pro triumphs and trials in Utah? Here are our 10 key take aways…
How much bike training do you need to do for an Ironman?
With 180km of riding to complete in an Ironman race, just how much time on the bike should you be doing in training? Ironman coach Mark Kleanthous has the answers
Ironman training: 14 tips for getting fitter, faster and stronger
Building strength in your sessions and diet will have you hitting the finish line stronger, fitter and faster. Over to Ironman stars Lucy and Reece Charles-Barclay for their proven long-distance advice
Ironwoman of the Scottish Isles smashes Land’s end to John O’Groats world record
Ultra-endurance Ironwoman turned world record breaker, Christina Mackenzie from the Scottish Isles has carved off a whopping 100 minutes from the previous women’s LE JOG solo record. Here’s how she did it…
Can you train for an Ironman in a year?
Is it possible to train for an Ironman in a year? Yes, says tri coach Philip Hatzis, but you have to be committed and have a certain level of fitness
How much does it cost to enter and race an Ironman?
From entry fees to kit and accommodation, how much does it really cost to enter and race an Ironman triathlon? Matt Baird does the sums…
Iron Cowboy announces retirement from triathlon after completing latest challenge
A week since completing a record-breaking 101 consecutive Iron-distance triathlons, the world’s toughest endurance triathlete sits down for a behind-the-scenes chat with 220’s Kate Milsom.
Lucy Charles-Barclay on going sub-8 hours for an Iron-distance
Lucy Charles-Barclay, three-time Hawaii runner-up, is set on her biggest quest yet – breaking the eight-hour iron barrier. James Witts caught up with her to see how her incredible pain cave, technology and teamwork will lay the foundation for her record attempt…
Can Ali Brownlee go sub-7 hours over an Iron-distance?
It could be a triathlon performance for the ages, but shaving 36 minutes off the world’s best iron-distance effort is a monumental ask. As Ali Brownlee prepares to attempt just that, James Witts investigates the innovations that could make the dream become reality
World Ultrarunning Day launched
Celebrate ultrarunning during a festival weekend of virtual talks, panel discussions with the world’s top ultrarunners, and of course, running. We’ve round up our top long-distance running kit to help you on your way
